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    Default Unusual front axle steer trailer, your thoughts?



    This axle configuration looks interesting, especially little to no weight on the hitch. I would think it would also track well behind the coach.

    Pros, Cons ? Anyone have experience with this type of trailer?

    Who makes them and availability?

    Thanks!
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    Hi Elliot,

    My friend used to do the extra wheel under the deck plate after the hitch but he didn't sell many. In all the years I've pulled a stacker I 've never seen one with a front axle steer out there.
    My first thought is a steerable axle. I guess it would act like a dolly for a set of doubles on a truck? Don't know if I would want something like that maybe being able to walk back there. Weight distribution would be good but why aren't they out there?

    We all fight tongue weight with stackers and this would help buy how come nobody is pulling them? I could be wrong might pull like a dream.

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    Hi Bernie,

    I was hoping you would see this, thanks for your comment.

    Good question, "why aren't they out there?"

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    i have a call into my friend to get more. I'll let you know.

    Later
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    Thanks Bernie
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    I think backing up would a little tricky...
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    I've seen a good bit of discussion about these...

    Apparently they have not been built for quite a while. They were built like a tank and especially with the stainless, they were very heavy.

    The front steerable wheels had some provisions to limit travel when reversing.

    I think they are way cool but somewhat impractical. But practical is so over rated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BadFitter View Post
    I've seen a good bit of discussion about these...

    Apparently they have not been built for quite a while. They were built like a tank and especially with the stainless, they were very heavy.

    The front steerable wheels had some provisions to limit travel when reversing.

    I think they are way cool but somewhat impractical. But practical is so over rated.
    Les, do you remember who built them, or what they are called, or how to get more information about them?

    Thanks for your post!
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    As I recall there was some system that turned the wheels the correct direction when backing. They were heavy. I believe Marathon sold a few that had tilt beds for easy loading.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Gil_J View Post
    As I recall there was some system that turned the wheels the correct direction when backing. They were heavy. I believe Marathon sold a few that had tilt beds for easy loading.

    interesting that Marathon sold them, I wonder why they were not successful and why other trailer manufacturers did not copy them, thanks Gil!
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